The average bus between Kirkcolm and Cairnryan takes 1h 36m and the fastest bus takes 1h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kirkcolm to Cairnryan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Kirkcolm and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 8:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcolm is at 5:44 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 7:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Port Rodie and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcolm to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Kirkcolm station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Kirkcolm to Cairnryan bus services, operated by DGC Buses, depart from Primary station.
Kirkcolm to Cairnryan bus services, operated by DGC Buses, arrive at Old Pier station.
The distance between Kirkcolm and Cairnryan is 3.5 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a bus from Primary to Old Pier via Port Rodie and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 1h 7m.